The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 46,700
€ 71,400
€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A6 3.0 TDI is 1.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes E 500.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500
57.3
73.8
82.1
57.9
73
81.5
73.8 in
Width
73 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.3 in
Height
57.9 in
114.6
193.5
113.1
191.7
193.5 in
Length
191.7 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500
3792 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5346 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.52 %
General
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500
C7 (4G)
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
CLAA, CLAB
Engine Code
M 273.970
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
201 hp
at 3700 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
201 hp
383 hp
Mercedes E 500
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500
Performance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500
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18.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.82 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
18.87 lb/hp
10.82 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes E 500
41 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
792 mi
Range
452 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
792 mi
452 mi
Mercedes E 500
Environmental Impact
104.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
208.4 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes E 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
